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07-16-2021, 03:18 PM #8301
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07-16-2021, 05:51 PM #8302
Question for you all- there’s a couple of poptop campers out there like the project m from FWC and the OVRLND brand, that mount directly to the bed rails and leave the truck bed for you to accessorize however you want. Are there any hard sided campers like this?
I have a long bed cummins, looking for a winter ski trip base camp thats pretty light. I’ll probably end up with a heavy, old cheap slide in but if I could turn up something lighter I’d put thought into it.
Thanks!
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07-16-2021, 06:11 PM #8303Registered User
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FWC makes a lightweight slide-in popup camper as does ATC (All Terrain Campers), Coyote RV, Hallmark. All offer a winter package with insulated popup. They are getting expensive and used ones are scarce.
I think they all offer a empty shell or shell and propane heater, you build the rest.
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07-16-2021, 06:55 PM #8304
Ski RV's, who's sleeping in parking lots?
I have a fwc slide in popup, hoping to make a move to hard sides as I only use it in the winter, as it turns out. Just looking for a light option that mounts to bed rails, with hard sides. The fwc isn’t bad, just takes a fair bit of managing during storms and the lady is too short to deal putting the roof up and down....
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07-16-2021, 08:15 PM #8305
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07-16-2021, 09:38 PM #8306
This sounds pretty sweet. "Too many things to list" id like to see the inside. 08 cummins i think is the last yr before emissions bs that screwed the mileage.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/884991...4448149274645/
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07-17-2021, 07:07 AM #8307
Mid 07 was the 5.9 > 6.7 changeover, I have an 06.
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07-17-2021, 07:41 AM #8308
Ah, copy that. Buddy/old boss had an 06 or 07 , standard with jake brake, and that pulled his 32 ft trailer for not much more than my little 91 yota fuel costs. Very impressive mileage
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07-17-2021, 08:22 AM #8309
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07-17-2021, 08:57 AM #8310
This is just south of Reno. From pics, I think it is an 850SC model, because it has the inside shower.
I have a TC800, similar, but no inside bathroom or shower, and I don't have A/C.
https://reno.craigslist.org/rvs/d/wa...351018463.html
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07-17-2021, 09:02 PM #8311
Nice looking out everyone. Appreciate the PMs.
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07-20-2021, 01:24 AM #8312Registered User
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Eh, maybe I fucked up: I had a Superlite on order that we were planning to go pick up in August. Due to delays, things got pushed back, so my build date wouldn't have been until October or so. I'm only interested in summer use, so I just asked them if they could push me back in the build queue until June 2022...they told me "This is the first time somone has asked to push their Superlite back further. YES I would be happy to hold it until June 2022 for you."
So I guess I missed out on making a few bucks by selling my spot. Hope everyone enjoys moving up one spot in line.
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07-20-2021, 07:49 AM #8313Registered User
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Got a line on a 2019 Hallmark for a 3/4T or ideally a 1T long bed. Price has been steadily dropping and dealer is prob getting anxious to unload. It's in Colorado, but not at Hallmark. PM if interested in the lead.
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07-20-2021, 11:46 AM #8314
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07-20-2021, 11:49 AM #8315
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07-20-2021, 03:46 PM #8316Banned
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In line? What's the final build estimated? 2 years?
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07-20-2021, 08:01 PM #8317Registered User
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Any of you guys winter camping in truck beds with toppers? As much as I'd love to trade in my F-150 for a 1 ton and a full camper, I really only have space for a single car right now.
I don't think I'd camp in it for more than a couple of nights in a row - thinking occasionally at the mountain or some nights during a longer trip to Canada this winter. I've got a great sleeping bag, air mattress, etc. Probably need to make some insulation for the windows.
What's the move for heat? The little buddy heaters seem a bit dangerous - are the little diesel heaters any better / safer?
I've seen a few people recommending big Goal Zero type power stations and electric heaters, though it seems like the power draw from an electric heater might kill that battery pretty quick.
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07-20-2021, 08:30 PM #8318Registered User
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The air in an air mattress gets way too cold in winter and memory foam gets rock solid in below freezing temps.
A 2000watt generator will run an electric heater or a hot plate if you are cooking hot meals or boiling water to fill a hot water bottle for inside the sleeping bag.
Those Buddy heaters are supposed to be safe if you crack a window open. But I would be inclined to turn it off before going to sleep and turn it on again first thing in the morning. Not sure how well they work at elevation.
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07-20-2021, 08:46 PM #8319Hucked to flat once
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Have used a buddy heater up to about 9k. Run while getting ready for bed. Get in sleeping bag and turn off heater. Wake up and turn on heater about 5 minutes before getting out of bag. I've gone down to single digits. I have a little platform and use an old school thermarest.
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07-20-2021, 09:05 PM #8320Registered User
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It's pretty friggin brutal. I feel lucky not to have died of CO w the propane heater running or a candle even though I would shut them off to sleep. It's a constant battle w condensation as well. Keeping warm sleeping is the easiest part of it. Couple bags one inside the other, over a cot mattress or foam sleeping pads. The bedding obviously can't be in contact w the bed of the truck. Lighting is much easier w LEDs nowadays.
Drying gear is a pia, feeding yourself, and recovering from the day's activity is hard. It's actually easier to survive in a tent, especially if it's a 4-6 person that you can stand in. If you had a good base lodge at a ski area to spend time, eat, use the bathroom, etc. it becomes more doable. Plan on fresh base layers for everyday.
If you do go w a generator as DanoT suggested they can be easily modified to run on propane so you don't have to haul gas in your living space. Boot heaters would be extraordinary help with a generator.
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07-20-2021, 10:08 PM #8321
My friend who sleeps in his truck loves his Exped inflatable pad. They have R values over 10. Combine that with a sub 0 sleeping bag.
http://www.exped.com/usa/en/product-category/mats
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07-20-2021, 10:41 PM #8322
This looks nice. For a man sized truck though.
https://bozeman.craigslist.org/rvs/d...353986091.html
I think if I paid a deposit now I would have the camper next spring/summer. I mean that not too crazy for a patient person....which I am not.
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07-20-2021, 11:10 PM #8323Registered User
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Thanks for the truck bed camping advice guys. I'll try it out this fall when it's cool, but not yet cold, and see how it feels and what sort of adjustments I might need to make.
The generator idea is an interesting one, but I feel like it would drive any parking lot neighbors nuts if I was running a generator all night. The little diesel heaters seem like a better option and would keep boots toasty too. I might pick one of those up and see how it does - running the exhaust seems like it might be the only challenge.
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07-21-2021, 12:46 AM #8324
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07-21-2021, 01:32 AM #8325
diesel heaters are both much better and much safer. they vent outside so the co buildup isn't an issue and they make much dry heat.
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